Comic Book Store Clerks of America, No. 12: Chicago, Illinois

May 22, 2009 | 1:08 p.m.

They have no superpowers, but they are heroic: They are the store employees across America who sell comics and, like the guys in “High Fidelity,” bicker with one another all day long about the true treasures of the discount bin. They are the Comic Book Store Clerks of America, and we salute them.

Meet Shane Wallace, 26, from Graham Cracker Comics location in Lincoln Park [2562 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60614; (773) 665-2010], where he constantly reminds his customers that comic books aren’t just for kids. “Comics have switched from being for kids to being more for adults. I want to be able to read the comics on the shelves!” You’re preaching to the choir, Shane….now on with the questions…

Waiting for “Caprica” to come on. The movie was good, and it’s something that keeps me involved in that world. I’m sad that I don’t get anymore “Battlestar Galactica.” “Caprica” won’t have Edward James Olmos, but that’s alright.